Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
56°F
13°C
| Humidity | 24% |
| Wind Speed | N 12 mph |
| Barometer | 30.12 in (1016.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 20°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 8:53 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
19 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Today
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Windy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
31.92°N 104.84°W (Elev. 7779 ft)
31.92°N 104.84°W (Elev. 7779 ft)
5:06 am MDT Mar 18, 2026
9am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
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